The Scottish Military Research Group - Commemorations Project

Mike Morley · Posted: Thu Aug 04, 2016 5:50 pm Post subject:

Name: JAMIESON, W
Nationality: United Kingdom
Rank: Private
Service Number: 35437
Regiment/Service: Cameronians (Scottish Rifles), 4th Bn
Date of Death: 9/6/1917
Age: 24
Additional Information: Son of James and Janet Jamieson, of Main St., Port William, Wigtownshire.
Grave Reference: MMM 330
Cemetery: Greenock Cemetery

William Jamieson was born on 3/2/1893 at Port William, the son of James Jamieson, mason, and Janet Jamieson, nee Parker. (GRoS via Scotland's People)
1901 Mochrum Census: Eagle Hotel: William Jamieson (8, born Mochrum) with father James Jamieson, 34, mason, mother, Janet Jamieson; + 2 sisters. (Ancestry)
1911 Mochrum Census: Mid Barsalloch: William Jamieson (18, born Port William, mason's labourer), with father, James Jamieson, stone mason; mother, Janet Jamieson; + 2 sisters. (Scotland's People)
Register of Soldiers' Effects: William Jamieson. 4th Bn Scot Rifles, Pte 35437. Died 9/6/1917, disease. £2 4s 9d paid on 3/1/1918 to father, James, and War Gratuity of £5 10s to the same on 25/11/1919.
Galloway Gazette (16/6/1917): JAMIESON – On the 9th inst suddenly at Greenock Infirmary, Private William Jamieson, Scottish Rifles, only son of James and Janet Jamieson, Mid Barsalloch, Port William aged 24 years. Sadly missed.

Kenneth Morrison · Posted: Thu Aug 04, 2016 6:52 pm Post subject:

Named on the Mochrum Parish War Memorial in Port William as:
PRIVATE, Wm. JAMIESON
[Church RoH - Private. William Jamieson]
William Jamieson – age 24 – Private (35437) 4th (Reserve) Battalion, Cameronians (Scottish Rifles)
The 4th Cameronians was a training unit which remained in UK throughout the war. In April 1916 it moved to Greenock. William died of meningitis in Greenock Infirmary. (Source:GRoS – Death Register)
Born 1893 in Mochrum. (Source:GRoS – Birth Register)
Son of James and Janet (Parker) Jamieson of Main Street, Port William. (Source:CWGC)
Died on Active Service – 9 September 1917.
Commonwealth War Grave – Greenock Cemetery, Renfrewshire.
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Ken

Mike Morley · Posted: Fri Aug 05, 2016 1:13 pm Post subject:

Name: KELLIE, DAVID
Initials: D
Nationality: United Kingdom
Rank: Private
Service Number: S/23347
Regiment/Service: Cameron Highlanders, 5th Bn
Date of Death: 3/5/1917
Panel Reference: Bay 3
Memorial: Arras Memorial

David Kelly was born on 10/12/1892 at Craichlaw Mains, Kirkcowan. Father: David Kelly, shepherd. Mother: Jane Rowan Kelly nee McDowall. (GRoS via Scotland's People)
1901 Kircowan Census: David Kelly (7, born Kirkcowan), with mother, Jane, carder wool; + 1 brother and 1 sister. (Ancestry)
David Kellie (shepherd) married Sarah J McCulloch (farm servant) at Craiglaw School, Dalmellington on 14/1/1916. (GRoS via Scotland's People)
Soldiers who died in the Great War: David Kellie. Born Kirkcowan. Resident, Dalmellington. Died 3/5/1917. Enlisted Dalmellington. Rank: Private. Regiment: 5th Battalion, Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders. Regimental number: S/23347. Killed in Action, France & Flanders.
Galloway Gazette (21/7/1917): Mrs Kellie, Craigmark, Dalmellington, received information from the officer commanding Cameron Highlanders that her husband has been missing since the morning of April 3rd . Private Kellie and a number of other men were missing after the attack which took place in the dark. Proceeding, the account states “we have exhausted all possible sources of information but up till now are unable to obtain further details. We are hopeful that the worst that has happened is that he is a prisoner of war. You may rest assured that every effort shall be made to procure information which will be immediately communicated to you.” Pte Kellie was a Wigtown man and identified with agricultural work in civil life. Before enlistment he was employed at Minnievey Farm, Dalmellington as a shepherd. Any information as to his whereabouts would be welcomed by his wife.
Galloway Gazette (4/5/1918): Mrs David Kellie, Craigmark, Dalmellington, has just received a communication from the British Red Cross and Order of St John in reference to her husband, Private David Kellie, Cameron Highlanders, who went a-missing in the fight for Rouex Station on May 3rd of last year. After constant and careful enquiries they have not been able to hear anything further, and have had to come to the conclusion that he must have lost his life at the time. Pte Kellie was engaged in farm work and was at Minnievey Farm, Dalmellington, when he enlisted. He was well known in Wigtownshire.
Galloway Gazette (3/8/1918): Official notice has now been received by Mrs Kellie, Craigmark, Dalmellington, that her husband, Private David Kellie, Cameron Highlanders, was killed at the time he was posted missing. Before enlisting Private Kellie was a shepherd. His parents reside at Torhousemuir, Wigtown.

Mike Morley · Posted: Fri Aug 05, 2016 1:21 pm Post subject:

Name: KENNEDY, FRANCES WILLIAM
Initials: FW
Nationality: United Kingdom
Rank: Private
Service Number: 25765
Regiment/Service: King's Own Scottish Borderers, 6th Bn
Date of Death: 10/4/1918
Age: 31
Additional Information: Son of George and Mary Ann Kennedy, of Wigtown; husband of Margaret Dunn Kennedy, of Harbour St., Creetown, Kirkcudbrightshire.
Grave Reference: IV A 22
Cemetery: La Clytte Military Cemetery

Francis William Kennedy was born on 14/9/1886 at Low Vennel, Wigtown, the son of George Kennedy, cook and baker in steam vessel, and Mary Ann Kennedy, nee Croney. (GRoS via Scotland's People)
1891 Wigtown Census: Low Vennel: Francis W Kennedy (4, born Wigtown) with father George, 40, baker and grocer, mother, Mary Ann, + 1 sister. (Ancestry)
1901 Wigtown Census: 11 & 13 Low Vennel: Francis William Kennedy (14, born Wigtown) with mother, Mary Ann Kennedy, 51, grocer and shopkeeper. (Ancestry)
1911 Wigtown Census: 11 & 13 Low Vennel: Francis William Kennedy (24, born Wigtown, joiner), with father, George Kennedy, bake and grocer; mother, Mary Ann Kennedy, grocer & shop keeper; + 1 servant. (Scotland's People)
Soldiers who died in the Great War: Francis William Kennedy. Born Wigtown. Residence Wigtown. Enlisted Wigtown. Private 25765 6th Battalion Kings Own Scottish Borderers. Killed in action 10/4/1918, France & Flanders.
Register of Soldiers' Effects: Francis William Kennedy. 6th Bn, KOSB. Pte 25765. Died 10/4/1918 in action, France. £4 19s 5d paid on 25/9/1918 to his widow, Margaret, and War Gratuity of £10 to the same on 1/12/1919.
Wigtown Parish Churchyard: "...Also Francis W Kennedy their grandson who was killed in France 10th April 1918 and was interred at Ypres." Son of George and Mary Ann Kennedy.
Galloway Gazette (4/5/1918): Word has been received that Pte Frank Kennedy, only son of Mr & Mrs George Kennedy, Wigtown, has been killed in action. Previous to the war he was in business as a grocer, and was well known in the Machars which he travelled in his van.

Kenneth Morrison · Posted: Fri Aug 05, 2016 1:26 pm Post subject:

Named on the Kirkcowan and District War Memorial as:

Pte. DAVID KELLIE, Cameron Hrs.
David Kellie – age 24 – Private (S/23347) 5th Battalion, Cameron Highlanders.
David was a shepherd at Minnievey Farm, Dalmellington when he enlisted.
Born 1892 in Kirkcowan – as David Kelly. Son of the late David Kelly and of Jane or Jean Rowan (McDowall) Kelly, later Mrs. David Nicholson of Torhousemuir, Wigtown. Husband of Sarah Findlater (McCulloch) Kellie of Craigmark, Dalmellington, Ayrshire who he married (as David Kellie) in 1916 in Dalmellington.
Missing in Action on 3 May 1917 and named on the Arras Memorial, France.
Also named on the Dalmellington and Wigtown War Memorials.
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Ken

Mike Morley · Posted: Fri Aug 05, 2016 1:26 pm Post subject:

Name: KENNEDY, LESLIE
Initials: L
Nationality: United Kingdom
Rank: Private
Service Number: 13432
Regiment/Service: Highland Light Infantry, 15th Bn
Date of Death: 9/7/1916
Panel Reference: Pier and Face 15C
Memorial: Thiepval Memorial

Leslie Kennedy was born on 14/9/1892 at High Street, Wigtown, the son of Alexander Kennedy, agricultural labourer, and Martha Kennedy, nee White. (GRoS via Scotland's People)
1901 Wigtown Census: 3 High Street, Wigtown: Leslie Kennedy (8, born Wigtown), with father Alexander Kennedy, 39, farmer's son, mother Martha Kennedy, + 2 brothers and 3 sisters. (Ancestry)
1911 Wigtown Census: 21 High Street: Leslie Kennedy (18, born Wigtown, butcher), with father Alexander Kennedy, 48, farmer; mother Martha Kennedy; + 3 brothers and 2 sisters. (Scotland's People)
Soldiers died in the Great War: Leslie Kennedy. Born Wigtown. Enlisted Glasgow. Private 13432 15th (Service) Battalion (1st Glasgow) Highland Light Infantry. Killed in action, 9/7/1916, France & Flanders.
Register of Soldiers' Effects: Leslie Kennedy. 15th S Bn, HLI. Private 13432. Died 9/7/1916, in action. £8 9s 8d paid on 9/10/1916 to father, Alexander, 13s 1d to mother, Martha on 9/6/1917 and War Gratuity of £8 to father, Alexander, on 17/10/1919.
Wigtown High Cemetery: "... And his son Leslie who was killed in France 9th July 1916 aged 23 years." Son of Alexander Kennedy and Martha White.
Galloway Gazette (5/8/1916): Killed in action on the 9th July Pte Leslie Kennedy, HLI, eldest son of Alex Kennedy, 21 Agnew Crescent, Wigtown, aged 23 years.

Mike Morley · Posted: Fri Aug 05, 2016 1:34 pm Post subject:

Name: KILPATRICK, EDWARD (note: recorded as Kirkpatrick on CWGC)
Initials: E
Nationality: United Kingdom
Rank: Private
Service Number: 2046
Regiment/Service: King's Own Scottish Borderers, 5th Bn
Date of Death: 4/7/1915
Age: 19
Additional Information: Son of Margaret Kirkpatrick, of Botany St., Wigtown.
Grave Reference: F 74
Cemetery: Lancashire Landing Cemetery

Edward Clark Kilpatrick was born on 13/11/1894, the illegitimate son of Margaret Kilpatrick, domestic servant. (GRoS via Scotland's People)
1901 Wigtown Census: 15 Botany Street, Wigtown. Edward Kilpatrick (6, born Wigtown), with mother, Maggie Kilpatrick, outdoor worker on farm, + brother, William. (Ancestry)
1911 Wigtown Census: 21 Botany Street: Edward Kilpatrick (16, born Wigtown, general labourer) living with his mother, Maggie Kilpatrick, housekeeper to Mr Thomas Black. Also William Kilpatrick. (Scotland's People)
Medal Card: Edward Kilpatrick. 1/5 Kings Own Scottish Borderers, Pte 2046. Theatre of War first served in: Balkans, 6/6/1915. Awarded British War Medal, Victory Medal, 1915 Star. Died of Wounds 14/6/1915.
Galloway Gazette (7 August 1915): Mrs W Kilpatrick, Wigtown, who is at present on holiday and residing at 32 Munches Street, Dumfries, has received information that her husband, Private W Kilpatrick, has been wounded on the side of the head, and also in the left leg, and is in hospital in Aberdeen. Intimation has also been received by Mrs Kilpatrick that her husband’s brother, Private Edward Kilpatrick, who resided with his mother in Wigtown, has been killed in action. He was 19 years of age.

Update: I contact CWGC about the error in recording Pte Kilpatrick's name on the database. The response I received was:

"Having investigated this case, I have confirmed that the correct spelling of surname should indeed be Kilpatrick.

I have therefore amended our internal database and this change should replicate on our website within the next 24 hours or so, please feel free to check.

I have also placed a headstone amendment request into our works programme which will be assessed by one of our works teams when they are next on site. If an amendment in situ is possible this will be carried out in due course however if a replacement marker is required, this will add some time to the process.

Either way, I have requested a photograph of the completed work which can be forwarded on to you once received, if required.

Lastly, I have also amended the scanning error that was present in his date of death so this now correctly reflects the 14th July 1915 and not the 4th.

Thank you for bringing this to our attention and if you have any further queries please don't hesitate to contact us again."

Mike Morley · Posted: Fri Aug 05, 2016 2:05 pm Post subject:

Name: KILPATRICK, W
Nationality: United Kingdom
Rank: Private
Service Number: 240591
Regiment/Service: King's Own Scottish Borderers, 1st/5th Bn
Date of Death: 14/8/1917
Age: 30
Additional Information: Son of Margaret Kilpatrick; husband of Annie Kilpatrick, of High St., Wigtown. Born at Wigtown.
Grave Reference: VII C 12
Cemetery: Gaza War Cemetery

William Kilpatrick was born on 22/6/1891 at Botany Street, Wigtown, the illegitimate son of Margaret Kilpatrick (domestic servant). He married Annie Collins (domestic servant) on 29/11/1913 at Wigtown Roman Catholic Church. (GRoS via Scotland's People)
1901 Wigtown Census: 15 Botany Street, Wigtown. William Kilpatrick (10, born Wigtown), with mother, Maggie Kilpatrick, outdoor worker on farm, + brother, Edward. (Ancestry)
1911 Wigtown Census: 21 Botany Street: William Kilpatrick (19, born Wigtown, butcher) living with his mother, Maggie Kilpatrick, housekeeper to Mr Thomas Black. Also Edward Kilpatrick. (Scotland's People)
Medal Card: William Kilpatrick. 1/5 Kings Own Scottish Borderers, Pte 2049, later 240591. Theatre of War first served in: Balkans, 6/6/1915. Awarded British War Medal, Victory Medal, 1915 Star. Killed in action 14/8/1917.
Register of Soldiers' Effects: William Kilpatrick. 1/5 Bn KOSB. Pte 240591. Died 14/8/1917 in action nr Gaza, Palestine. £3 4s 8d paid on 27/3/1918 to widow, Annie and War Gratuity of £13 10s to same on 21/11/1919.
Galloway Gazette (7/8/1915): Mrs W Kilpatrick, Wigtown, who is at present on holiday and residing at 32 Munches Street, Dumfries, has received information that her husband, Private W Kilpatrick, has been wounded on the side of the head, and also in the left leg, and is in hospital in Aberdeen. Intimation has also been received by Mrs Kilpatrick that her husband’s brother, Private Edward Kilpatrick, who resided with his mother in Wigtown, has been killed in action. He was 19 years of age.
Galloway Gazette (8/9/ 1917): Mrs William Kilpatrick, 14 High Vennel, Wigtown has received notice that her husband, Private William Kilpatrick, Kings Own Scottish Borderers, has been killed in action in Palestine on the 14th of August. He joined the army in October 1914 and was drafted to the Dardanelles in May 1915. He was severely wounded on 12th July 1915 and his brother Private Ed Kilpatrick was killed on that date in the same action. Private William Kilpatrick on recovering was sent out to Egypt in June 1916. In April of this year he received slight shell shock. He was 30 years of age and was well known in his town. He leaves a widow and 2 children.
Galloway Gazette (22//1917): The following letter has been received by Mrs Kilpatrick, High Vennel, Wigtown regarding her husband Private W Kilpatrick, KOSB, who was killed in Egypt. “Dear Madam, As Commanding Officer of KOSB I am writing to you on behalf of the battalion to tell you the sad news of your husband’s death in action yesterday, and to offer you our sincerest sympathy in this your great loss and ours. He was respected for his manly soldier-like qualities, and as much as he was liked for his constant, cheery unselfishness at all times to his comrades. I know that anything I write must seem very weak and fruitless to attempt to console you in your overwhelming trouble, but I do write that you may have the consolation in the grief of your bereavement by the knowledge of our appreciation of your husband. Yours etc A Kearsey Lt Col.

Mike Morley · Posted: Fri Aug 05, 2016 2:09 pm Post subject:

David Kiltie

Despite extensive searches I have been unable to trace any sign of death in service of a David Kiltie. I think he may be this man:

Born on 25/3/1890 at Barsalloch, Mochrum, the son of James Kiltie, farm labourer, and Jane Kiltie, nee Broadfoot. (GRoS via Scotland's People)
1891 Mochrum Census: Cottage, East Barsalloch: David Kiltie (1, born Mochrum) with father, James Hiltie, agricultural labourer; mother, Jane Hiltie; + 2 brothers and 4 sisters. (Ancestry)
1901 Mochrum Census: South Barsalloch Cottage: David Kiltie (11, born Mochrum) with father, James Kiltie, ploughman; mother, Jane Kiltie: + 1 brother, 1 sister, + 1 niece. (Ancestry)
1911 Glasserton Census: Monreith Village: David Kiltie (21, born Mochrum, farm labourer) with father, James Kiltie, retired farm labourer; mother, Jane Kiltie: + 1 niece. (Scotland's People)
Service Record: Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve: Clyde Z/7449: Sea Service. David Kiltie, born 25/3/1890. Enterred service: 27/11/1915 as Ordinary Seaman. Address: Monreith, Port William. Forester. Next of Kin: James Kiltie. 5ft 7.5in tall, ruddy complexion, fair hair, grey eyes. Attached to 5th Bn 11/11/1915. Served HMS Victory 14/2/1916 to 13/3/1916, then HMS City of London 14/3/1916 to 3/3/1919. (Armed merchant cruiser,sailing the Atlantic, Indian Ocean and East Indies.)
Wigtown Park Cemetery: "... David Kiltie died 22nd October 1992 aged 102 years", husband of Hannah Murphie, father of Sgt AM Kiltie (killed in action) and Margaret Kiltie.
David married Hannah Murphie on 1 October 1920 in Dumfries. At that time he was working as a printer’s labourer and living in Monreith. David died in Wigtown in October 1992 at the age of 102. He lived at 2 Bank Street and is interred in Wigtown’s Park Cemetery. David’s son, Alexander Murphie Kiltie served with the RAF Volunteer Reserve and reached the rank of Sergeant/Air Gunner with 630 Squadron. On 18th March, his plane crashed near Adinkerke in Belgium killing all those on board. Alexander was 19 years old; he is buried at Coxyde Military Cemetery. His name appears on Borgue War Memorial as Hannah and David were living at Borness Point, near Borgue at that time.

Mike Morley · Posted: Fri Aug 05, 2016 3:41 pm Post subject:

Name: KNOWLES, ALEXANDER
Initials: A
Nationality: United Kingdom
Rank: Private
Service Number: 242340
Regiment/Service: King's Own Scottish Borderers, 4th Bn
Date of Death: 1/9/1918
Age: 32
Additional Information: Son of A. Knowles, of Bladnoch, Wigtown, and the late Alexander Knowles.
Panel Reference: Panel 6
Memorial: Vis-en-Artois Memorial

Alexander Knowles was born on 23/10/1886 at Moorpark, Kirkinner, the son of Alexander Knowles, ploughman, and Margaret Knowles, nee McClure. (GRoS via Scotland's People)
1891 Wigtown Census: Bladnoch Village. Alexander Knowles (4, born Kirkinner), with father, Alexander, farm labourer, mother, Margaret + 3 sisters and two others. (Ancestry)
1901 Wigtown Census: Bladnoch Village: Alexander Knowles (14, tailor's apprentice, born Wigtown), with father Alexander (farm labourer), mother, Margaret + 3 brothers and 2 sisters. (Ancestry)
1911 Wigtown Census: Bladnoch Village: Alexander Knowles (24, born Kirkinner, tailor) with father, Alexander, labourer; mother, Margaret; + 2 brothers and 2 sisters. (Scotland's People)
Medal Roll: Pte Alexander Knowles, 242340 (formerly 2583), 1/4th KOSB. Awarded British War Medal and Victory Medal.
Register of Soldiers' Effects: Alexander Knowles: 1/4th Bn KOSB, Private 242340. Killed in action, France, 1/9/1918. £17 9s 2d paid to father, Alexander, 30/5/1919 and war gratuity of £18 to same on 15/12/1919.
Wigtown High Cemetery: "...Also Alexander Knowles 1/5 KOSB killed in France aged 32." Son of Alexander Knowles and Margaret Griffin and brother of Robert Knowles, killed at the Battle of Gaza.
Galloway Gazette (28/9/1918): KNOWLES – on the 1st inst, killed in action in France, Alexander Knowles, KOSB, eldest son of Alexander and Margaret Knowles, Bladnoch, aged 32 years.
Galloway Gazette (5/10/1918): Mr & Mrs Knowles, Bladnoch, have received official intimation that their eldest son, Alex, 1/4th KOSB was killed in action on 1st September. He joined up early in the beginning of the war and was in Palestine and saw much hard fighting here and in France. Before enlisting he was in the employment of Mr J McClumpha (Bladnoch). This is the second son who has given his life for his country, Robert having been killed in the Battle of Gaza.

Mike Morley · Posted: Fri Aug 05, 2016 3:48 pm Post subject:

Name: KNOWLES, R
Nationality: United Kingdom
Rank: Private
Service Number: 240912
Regiment/Service: King's Own Scottish Borderers, 1st/5th Bn
Date of Death: 19/4/1917
Grave Reference: VII A 8
Cemetery: Gaza War Cemetery

Robert William Knowles was born on 13/4/1894 at Bladnoch, the son of Alexander Knowles, general labourer, and Margaret Knowles, nee McClure. (GRoS via Scotland's People)
1901 Wigtown Census: Bladnoch Village: Robert William Knowles (7, born Wigtown), with father Alexander (farm labourer), mother, Margaret + 3 brothers and 2 sisters. (Ancestry)
1911 Wigtown Census: Bladnoch Village: Robert W Knowles (16, born Kirkinner, tailor), with father Alexander (labourer), mother, Margaret + 2 brothers and 2 sisters. (Scotland's People)
Medal Roll: 240912 Pte Robert Knowles. Originally Pte 2809 1/5th Kings Own Scottish Borderers. Awarded British War Medal and Victory Medal.
Register of Soldiers' Effects: Robert Knowles. 1/5th Bn KOSB. Pte 240912. Died 19/4/1917 in action, Gaza, Palestine. £5 4s 5d paid on 8/7/1918 to father, Alexander and War Gratuity of £8 15s to the same on 5/1/1920 and a further £1 5s on 28/2/1920.
Wigtown High Cemetery: "...Also Robert William Knowles 1/5 killed in Battle of Gaza aged 23 years." Son of Alexander Knowles and Margaret Griffin and brother of Alexander Knowles, killed in France.
Galloway Gazette (9/6/1917): Mr & Mrs Alex Knowles, Bladnoch, have received official news that their son, Private Robert Knowles, KOSB, is wounded and has been missing since 19th April. Previous to enlisting he was a tailor with Mr John McClumpha, Bladnoch. Any news regarding him will be thankfully received by his parents.
Galloway Gazette (19/1/1918): Mr & Mrs Knowles, Bladnoch, have received intimation that their second son, Private Robert Knowles, who was reported wounded and missing since the Battle of Gaza, April 19 1917, was killed in action, and that his body has been found, having fallen on that date. Their eldest son, Alexander, is in Palestine with the KOSB. Both previous to joining were in the employment of Mr John McClumpha & Co, tailors, Bladnoch.

Mike Morley · Posted: Fri Aug 05, 2016 3:53 pm Post subject:

Name: LANDERS, C
Nationality: United Kingdom
Rank: Private
Service Number: 52880
Regiment/Service: Royal Scots Fusiliers, 3rd Bn
Date of Death: 8/7/1919
Grave Reference: 1032/1033
Cemetery: Newton Stewart

Charles Landers was born on 10/6/1897 at East Kirkland, Wigtown, the son of Thomas Landers, ploughman, and Jane Landers, nee McGeoch. (GRoS via Scotland's People)
1901 Wigtown Census: 1 Balgreen, Wigtown: Charles Landers (3, born Wigtown) with aunt, Robina McGeoch, + 1 brother, 2 sisters and 1 other. (Ancestry)
Register of Soldiers' Effects: Charles Landers. Royal Scots Fusiliers, Pte, 52880. Died 8/7/1919, septic meningitis, 3rd Sec, Gen Hosp, Stobhill. £13 2s 3d (incl £5 10s war gratuity) paid to father, Thomas, 3/1/1920.
Galloway Gazette (19/7/1919): On the 8th inst at the 3rd Scottish Hospital, Glasgow, Pte Charles Landers, 3rd RSF, aged 22 years, second son of Thomas Landers, Kirkland, Wigtown.

Mike Morley · Posted: Fri Aug 05, 2016 4:00 pm Post subject:

Name: LAURIE, ALEXANDER
Initials: A
Nationality: Canadians
Rank: Private
Service Number: 446910
Regiment/Service: Canadian Infantry, 31st Bn
Date of Death: 6/6/1916
Age: 26
Additional Information: Brother of Isabel Annie Young Laurie, of Nutwood, Grange-over-Sands, Lancs., England.
Panel Reference: 24-28-30
Memorial: Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial

Alexander Laurie was born on 9/10/1891 at East Drummodie, Glasserton, the son of Alexander Laurie, farmer, and Margaret Laurie nee McWilliam. (GRoS via Scotland's People)
1901 Glasserton Census: North Drummodie: Alexander Laurie (9, born Glasserton), with father, Alexander, farmer, mother, Margaret, + 3 brothers and 3 sisters plus two others. (Ancestry)
1911 Kirkinner Census: Clauchrie: Alexander Laurie (19, born Glasserton, working on farm), with mother, Margaret (farmer); + 2 brothers, 4 sisters and 2 others. (Scotland's People)
Canadian Great War Project: Private Alexander Laurie 446910 31st Battalion, Canadian Infantry. Born October 9 1892 Next of kin: M Laurie, 13 South Main Street, Wigton (sic), Scotland. Enlisted Calgary, Alberta on May 14 1915 aged 23. Height 5 feet 6 inches. Presbyterian. Killed June 6 1916 at Battle of Mount Sorrel.
Galloway Gazette (1/7/1916): Mrs M Laurie, 13 South Main Street, Wigtown has received official intimation from the Canadian Record Office of the death of her son, Pte A Laurie, 31st Battalion Canadian Infantry, in action on 6th June. A comrade writing to his mother says: On behalf of the boys in my platoon, I would like to extend to you our sincere sympathy on the death of Alex. We joined this battalion at the same time, and since that have been the greatest of friends, and I, in particular, feel his loss keenly. Alex was one of the most popular boys in the Company, and one in whom his superiors placed more than usual confidence. He was killed during an exceptionally heavy bombardment, by shrapnel and concussion from a high explosive shell, and, for his sake, I am glad to say that death was instantaneous. Owing to the number of casualties, I am unable to give you any information as to where he was buried, but you will be advised of this later, at which time you should receive his personal effects, as they have been turned over to our Paymaster. If I can be of any service to you, please do not hesitate to ask for any further information that may be in my power to give.

Mike Morley · Posted: Sat Aug 06, 2016 3:14 pm Post subject:

Name: LOAN, JAMES
Initials: J
Nationality: United Kingdom
Rank: Private
Service Number: 10634
Regiment/Service: Scots Guards, 2nd Bn
Date of Death: 16/5/1915
Panel Reference: Panel 3 and 4
Memorial: Le Touret Memorial

James Loan was born on 9/2/1891 at Whithorn, the son of James Loan, general labourer, and Mary Loan, nee Roy. (GRoS via Scotland's People)
1891 Whithorn Census: Back Row, Whithorn: James Loan (2 months, born Whithorn) with father, James Loan, Traction Engine Driver, mother, Mary + 1 sister. (Ancestry)
1901 Whithorn Census: 98 George Street, Whithorn: James Loan (10, born Whithorn), with father, James, Engine Driver (threshing mill), mother, Mary, + 1 brother and 2 sisters. (Ancestry)
1911 Edinburgh St Leonard Census: 148 Pleasance: James Loan (20, born Whithorn, grocer) boarding with PC Archibald Durward, his wife Elizabeth and daughter Margaret. (Scotland's People)
Soldiers Who Died in the Great War: James Loan, born Whithorn, died 16 May 1915, France and Flanders. Enlisted Edinburgh. Rank GDSN. Regiment: Scots Guards. Regimental number, 10634. Killed in action.
Register of Soldiers' Effects: James Loan: 2nd Bn Scots Guards, Private 10634. Killed in action: 16/5/1915. £1 7d paid to widow, Margaret, 19/10/1915 and war gratuity £3 paid to her 2/7/1919.
Galloway Gazette (29/5/1915): At the close of his sermon on Sunday last at Whithorn Parish Church, the Rev D M Henry, after referring to the late Captain Johnston Stewart said:- We also remember here today another who was a native of Whithorn and who was killed at the front on the day before Captain Stewart – Private James Loan, son of Mr & Mrs Loan, Bladnoch. Sad it is to think of the fine young life cut short, but all the same it is splendid to think that he has lived and died so well. He is an honour to his parents, his native place, and to his country: we who knew him will always think of him as a hero, for he has done his part as bravely and as nobly as the bravest of them. And our sympathies go out this day to his bereaved parents and family.

Mike Morley · Posted: Sat Aug 06, 2016 3:21 pm Post subject:

James Love served as James Thomson (thanks to Ken Morrison for tracking him down).

Name: THOMSON, JAMES
Initials: J
Nationality: United Kingdom
Rank: Private
Service Number: 20961
Regiment/Service: Royal Scots Fusiliers, 2nd Bn
Date of Death: 10/6/1916
Panel Reference: Pier and Face 3C
Memorial: Thiepval Memorial

1891 Mochrum Census: Elrig Village: James Thompson (1, born Mochrum), with mother, Agnes Love, general worker; + 1 half-brother and 2 half-sisters (Ancestry)
1901 Mochrum Census: High Milton Cothouse: James Thomson (11, born Mochrum), with mother, Agnes Love; 2 half-brothers and 1 half-sister. (Ancestry)
Soldiers who died in the Great War: James Thomson, born Mochrum, Resident: Port William. Died 30/7/1916. Private 20961, Royal Scots Fusiliers, 2nd Bn. Medal Card: James Thomson. Pte 20961, Royal Scots Fusiliers. Awarded British War Medal and Victory Medal.
Register of Soldiers' Effects: James Thomson: 2nd Bn R Scots Fusiliers. Pte 20961. Died on or since 30/7/1916 - death presumed. £2 6s 5d paid to mother, Agnes Love, on 9/10/1917 and war gratuity of £3 on 24/10/1919.